Power sliding across pedestrian-only roads and speeding through a dry reservoir, this is the moment a daredevil driver takes on Los Angeles in an adrenaline pumping don't-try-this-at-home video.

Ken Block, 46, a professional motorhead from California, was filmed as he got behind the wheel of a highly modified 1965 Ford Mustang boasting more than 800 horsepower.

In a 12 minute eight second edit of his rubber-burning journey, Block is seen flooring the gas pedal as he performs a mix of his favorite death-defying stunts.

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Caught on camera: Power sliding across pedestrian-only roads and speeding through a dry reservoir, this is the moment a daredevil driver takes on Los Angeles in an adrenaline pumping don't-try-this-at-home video

Doing donuts: Ken Block, 46, a professional motorhead from California, was filmed as he got behind the wheel of a highly modified 1965 Ford Mustang boasting more than 800 horsepower and pushed it to the limits

Smoking: In an edit of his rubber-burning journey, Block is seen flooring the gas pedal as he performs a mix of his favorite stunts

Empty playground: To ensure safety, the city streets were closed by local authorities and the LAPD helped design the route

To ensure safety, the city streets were closed by local authorities and the LAPD helped design the route.

Block then spent five days covering the city's roads in tyre marks while filming the high-octane sequences.